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Anterior vaginal wall repair
Overview
During anterior vaginal wall repair, the pubocervical fascia is folded and stitched to bring the bladder and urethra into the proper position.
Review Date 5/17/2024
Updated by: Sovrin M. Shah, MD, Associate Professor, Department of Urology, The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David C. Dugdale, MD, Medical Director, Brenda Conaway, Editorial Director, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.
